east

Definition

  • noun: the direction where the sun rises
  • noun: the general direction of sunrise
  • adverb: to, toward, or in the east
  • synonyms: eastward, orientate, eastern

Examples

  • The city is framed by mountain ranges to the 'east' and west.

  • This summer has been unusually hot in 'the East'.

  • The ships sailed 'east'. [='easterly, eastward']

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hey, careful!! He's a universal donor. Boss, we're not going to Gas Town? Bullet Farm? We're heading east! I'll pass it down the line. New orders! Thunder up! Thunder up! This is not a supply run!! Go! Go! What is this? What's going on??/ We're heading east. Why? / I don't know, that's the orders. Hey Pa!! You know about this? You're produce ain't (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road